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How to get fromGraceland to Kentucky Derbyby bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Graceland to Kentucky Derby by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Memphis
    9h 25m
    $118–245

  2. Bus via Nashville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    10h 38m
    $59–124

  3. Drive 383 mi

    1. Drive from Graceland to Kentucky Derbycar car 383 mi
    6h 21m
    $70–101

  4. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MEM - SDF
    6h 9m
    $97–604

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MEM - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 34m
    $204–1,121

Memphis (MEM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Graceland, TN, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KY 3 times a week. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours.

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